Top Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Updated on - Dec 15, 2025 12:01 AM IST

Top colleges in Tamil Nadu include Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Ethiraj college for women, St. Joseph College of Education, Holy Cross College (HCC), Tiruchirappalli, Vinayaka Mission University, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Stella Matutina College of Education, RVSCAS Coimbatore, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges, VELS University Chennai. Tamil Nadu has around 2241 colleges, out of these 93 are government and 1646 are privately owned. Admissions to top colleges in Tamil Nadu are mainly based on national-level entrance examinations such as DASA UG, UG, TNSET, Maharashtra HSC, NIMCET, NEET MDS, KCET, TANCET, TNEA, WBJEE.

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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingSalem, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+2 DTE , NAAC
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    ...+3 Tamilnadu 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th
Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology was established in the year 2012. It a Private Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology offers 4 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers Certificate, MBA, BSc, Diploma programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 3.7Rating
    (23 Reviews)
  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+2 NAAC , AICTE
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    1,900 - 2,32,000

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    2.9 Lacs

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    TANCET MBA Exams

    ...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NIMCET
Ethiraj college for women was established in the year 1948. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Ethiraj college for women offers 12 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers BA, MSc, PhD, M.Phil, MBA programs in multiple disciplines. Ethiraj college for women fees range from INR 1,900 - INR 2,32,000. Read More
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  • RatingTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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    St. Joseph College of Education was established in the year 2012. It a Private Institute, located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. St. Joseph College of Education offers 1 programs at the UG levels. It offers B.Ed programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.3Rating
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    • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
    • RatingGovernment Aided
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      Tamilnadu 12th Exams

      ...+2 CBSE 12th , NIMCET
    Holy Cross College (HCC), Tiruchirappalli was established in the year 1923. It a Government Aided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Holy Cross College (HCC), Tiruchirappalli offers 14 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, PGD, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      15,000 - 50,00,000

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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+6 NEET PG , NEET MDS , NEET , XAT , CAT , CMAT
    Vinayaka Mission University was established in the year 1982. It a University Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Vinayaka Mission University offers 16 programs at the UG, PG and Diploma levels. It offers B.Ed, M.Pharm, B.O.T, B.Optom, PGD programs in multiple disciplines. Vinayaka Mission University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 50,00,000. Read More
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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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      ...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      1,10,000

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      MAT Exams

      ...+5 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET
    Hindusthan College of Arts & Science was established in the year 1995. It a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science offers 15 programs at the UG, PG, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate levels. It offers BA, MSc, PhD, M.Phil, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science fees range from INR 1,10,000. Read More
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    • 5.0Rating
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    • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
      Stella Matutina College of Education was established in the year 1961. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Stella Matutina College of Education offers 4 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers B.Ed, M.Phil, M.Ed, PhD programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • 4.3Rating
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      • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingPrivate
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      • Rupee

        14,000 - 48,000

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        Tamilnadu 12th Exams

        ...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET
      RVSCAS Coimbatore was established in the year 1986. It a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. RVSCAS Coimbatore offers 15 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, M.Des, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. RVSCAS Coimbatore fees range from INR 14,000 - INR 48,000. Read More
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      • 4.0Rating
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      • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingPrivate
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        ...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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        18,000

      Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges was established in the year 1964. It a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges offers 11 programs at the UG and PG levels. It offers B.Ed, MSc, BA, M.Ed, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges fees range from INR 18,000. Read More
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      • 4.3Rating
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      • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingGovernment Aided
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        3,500 - 9,68,000

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        AILET Exams

        ...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CSIR NET , VEE , MAT , UGC NET , SET
      VELS University Chennai was established in the year 1992. It a Government Aided Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. VELS University Chennai offers 30 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers M.Pharm, B.Pharm, MBBS, Pharm.D, LLB programs in multiple disciplines. VELS University Chennai fees range from INR 3,500 - INR 9,68,000. Read More
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      • 4.5Rating
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      • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingPrivate Unaided
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      • Rupee

        35,000 - 50,000

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        1.2 Lacs

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        TANCET MBA Exams

        ...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET , TNEA
      SKCET Coimbatore was established in the year 1985. It a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. SKCET Coimbatore offers 4 programs at the UG and PG levels. It offers M.Tech, MCA, MBA, B.Tech programs in multiple disciplines. SKCET Coimbatore fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 50,000. Read More
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        3,600 - 38,500

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        #61 NIRF Ranking

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        Tamilnadu 12th Exams

        ...+1 CBSE 12th

      Bharathidasan University specialties

      • iconRanking : NIRF 2025: #36 (University), #61 (Overall)
      • iconRegion : Near major industrial hub (BHEL), NH-336
      • iconFees : Rs 3,000 – 4.72 L
      • iconROI : Good; UG median Rs 1.8–1.9 L, PG Rs 2.02–2.16 L
      • iconFlagship Course : MBA, MCA, Biotech MSc, B.Voc, B.Com
      • iconSpecialization : MBA Finance, Marketing, Logistics, IB
      • iconPlacement Focus : IT, Banking, Consulting
      • iconTop Industries : IT, BFSI, Manufacturing
      • iconDiversity : Strong international student support
      • iconInternship : National Institute of Oceanography, IIT collaborations
      • iconPartnerships/Exchange : UK, Korea, US, Germany universities
      • iconAlumni : Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Nirmala Sitharaman
      • iconGuest Lecturers : Regular domain experts
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      • 4.4Rating
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      • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingPrivate
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        33,000 - 1,76,000

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        10 Lacs

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        Tamilnadu 12th Exams

        ...+1 CBSE 12th
      DG Vaishnav College was established in the year 1964. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. DG Vaishnav College offers 12 programs at the UG and PG levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, MBA, MCA programs in multiple disciplines. DG Vaishnav College fees range from INR 33,000 - INR 1,76,000. Read More
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      • 4.9Rating
        (7 Reviews)
      • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingPublic
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      • Rupee

        6,000 - 2,00,000

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        CBSE 12th Exams

        ...+1 CBSE 10th
      Stella Maris College was established in the year 1947. It a Public Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Stella Maris College offers 16 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, PGD, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. Stella Maris College fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More
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      • 5.0Rating
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      • RatingKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
      • RatingPrivate
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        ...+3 NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
      • Rupee

        40,000 - 2,20,000

      JOY University was established in the year 2019. It a Private Institute, located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. JOY University offers 23 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers B.Des, B.Pharm, PhD, LLB, BA+LLB programs in multiple disciplines. JOY University fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More
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      • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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        Dr.S.N.S. College of Education was established in the year 2007. It a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Dr.S.N.S. College of Education offers 1 programs at the UG levels. It offers B.Ed programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • 4.0Rating
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        • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
        • RatingGovernment Aided
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        • Rupee

          1,040 - 2,08,000

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          SET Exams

          ...+5 CBSE 12th , NIMCET , UGAT , AIMA , Tamilnadu 12th
        Jamal Mohamed College was established in the year 1951. It a Government Aided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Jamal Mohamed College offers 15 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, PGD, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. Jamal Mohamed College fees range from INR 1,040 - INR 2,08,000. Read More
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        NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion was established in the year 2008. It a Private Institute, located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion offers 8 programs at the UG, PG and Diploma levels. It offers MSc, PGD, MBA, BBA, Diploma programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingOoty, Tamil Nadu
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          1,93,333 - 2,20,000

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          Tamilnadu 12th Exams

          ...+1 CBSE 12th
        Monarch International College of Hotel Management was established in the year 1998. It a Public Institute, located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Monarch International College of Hotel Management offers 4 programs at the UG, PG and Diploma levels. It offers BTHM, MBA, BSc, Diploma programs in multiple disciplines. Monarch International College of Hotel Management fees range from INR 1,93,333 - INR 2,20,000. Read More
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          45,000 - 64,000

        Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts was established in the year 2004. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts offers 3 programs at the UG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers Certificate, BSc, Diploma programs in multiple disciplines. Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 64,000. Read More
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        • 3.8Rating
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        • RatingMadurai, Tamil Nadu
        • RatingPrivate Aided
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          26,740 - 1,30,000

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          NATA Exams

          ...+5 GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET , CAT , TNEA
        TCE Madurai was established in the year 1949. It a Private Aided Institute, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. TCE Madurai offers 8 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers M.Tech, MSc, PhD, B.Arch, MCA programs in multiple disciplines. TCE Madurai fees range from INR 26,740 - INR 1,30,000. Read More
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        • 5.0Rating
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        • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
        • RatingPrivate
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          Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education was established in the year 1988. It a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education offers 1 programs at the UG levels. It offers B.Ed programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Sacred Heart College (SHC), Vellore was established in the year 1951. It a Private Aided Institute, located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Vellore offers 13 programs at the UG, PG and Diploma levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, MSW, MBA programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            SRM Kanchipuram was established in the year 1993. It a Private Institute, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. SRM Kanchipuram offers 6 programs at the UG and PG levels. It offers MSc, MBA, MCA, BCA, B.Com programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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              Canan School of Catering & Hotel Management was established in the year 1993. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Canan School of Catering & Hotel Management offers 2 programs at the UG and Certificate levels. It offers BA, Certificate programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              • 4.6Rating
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              • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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                ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
                Dr. N.G.P. College of Education was established in the year 1997. It a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Dr. N.G.P. College of Education offers 1 programs at the UG levels. It offers B.Ed programs in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                ANJAC Sivakasi was established in the year 1963. It a Private Aided Institute, located in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. ANJAC Sivakasi offers 13 programs at the UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma levels. It offers BA, MSc, M.Phil, PGD, MCA programs in multiple disciplines. ANJAC Sivakasi fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 38,000. Read More
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                • 3.9Rating
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                • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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                  ...+4 ISO , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
                • Rupee

                  25,000 - 2,00,000

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                  #151-200 NIRF Ranking

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                  TNEA Exams

                  ...+4 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET
                REC Chennai was established in the year 1997. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. REC Chennai offers 4 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers PhD, M.Tech, MBA, B.Tech programs in multiple disciplines. REC Chennai fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More
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                • 4.3Rating
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                • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
                • RatingPrivate Unaided
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                  ...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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                  24,000 - 1,20,000

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                  5.5 Lacs

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                  Tamilnadu 12th Exams

                  ...+1 CBSE 12th
                NASC Coimbatore was established in the year 1998. It a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. NASC Coimbatore offers 11 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers BA, MSc, PhD, M.Phil, MSW programs in multiple disciplines. NASC Coimbatore fees range from INR 24,000 - INR 1,20,000. Read More
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                • 4.4Rating
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                • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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                  ...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
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                  15,000 - 3,60,000

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                  JEE Main Exams

                  ...+5 LSAT-India , CLAT , CBSE 12th , VTUEEE , NIMCET
                Vel Tech University was established in the year 1997. It a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Vel Tech University offers 17 programs at the UG, PG and Ph.D levels. It offers M.Tech, B.Sc(Hons), MSc, PhD, MBA programs in multiple disciplines. Vel Tech University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More
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